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Volunteering allows you to meet different people, boost your CV, and update your skills, says Helen Raine.
When you’re fresh out of school or university and looking for a job, submitting applications and getting nowhere can be pretty discouraging. There is one sure fire way of getting a foot in the door though: volunteering. Yes, you’ll be working for free (mostly) but along the way, you’ll be picking up essential skills. And when a job comes up, everyone will know your face already – it’s hard to overstate how important that is when it comes to nailing a job interview. Some organisations... This article is part of our premium content. Full story is available on Times of Malta Premium.